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A DUI arrest for a University of Las Vegas Basketball forward on charges of suspected drunken driving.

Chance Stanback, a 21 year-old forward who plays for UNLV was arrested on Friday on misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving in his 2010 Mercedes while intoxicated, having no proof of insurance and speeding. He was taken into custody and later released on his own recognizance.

According to Officer Jacinto Rivera, the 6 –foot-8 suspected drunk driver was arrested around 2:00 am in close proximity to the UNLV campus. Stanback is a senior and transfer student from UCLA. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 11. UNLV lost to Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

If you are arrested for San Diego DUI you may want to consider talking to an experienced San Diego DUI lawyer who can explain all of your legal options.

UNLV basketball player Chace Stanback arrested on DUI charge, Sporting News.com, May 16, 2010

UNLV Forward Stanback Arrested For DUI, 10News.com, May 18,2010

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A San Diego DUI crash in Chula Vista that happened over the weekend allegedly involved a San Diego Police Officer.

The alleged Chula Vista DUI crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. on west Telegraph Canyon Road when off duty San Diego Police Officer William Johnson crashed his Lexus into a BMW injuring a passenger inside.

The 12 year police veteran was suspected of driving while intoxicated at the time of the alleged San Diego DUI crash. Johnson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and was released on his own recognizance, according to Chula Vista PD Captain Gary Wedge.

According to Wedge, “If there are serious injuries, if the person is a repeat offender, in circumstances such as that, the person would go to county jail.” “Generally, they are released on their own recognizance, Wedge said. Johnson was placed on a paid administrative leave. Since February, there have been seven San Diego Police officers including Johnson put under investigation for DUI or other misconduct.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

SDPD Officer Allegedly Involved In DUI Crash, 10News.com, May 9, 2010

Chief Addressed Cop Misconduct, NBC San Diego, May 10, 2011

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On Sunday night in Los Angeles, Rick Springfield was arrested for the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A La Sheriff pulled the 61 year old rocker over around 8 p.m. due to a traffic violation, however on a breath test Springfield blew a .10, above the legal limit. Officers could smell the alcohol in the vehicle when they decided to issue the singer a sobriety test which he failed.

After he failed the test, he was taken into custody by the officers where he was released on $5,000 bail a short time later. Springfield’s rep did not comment. Earlier on Sunday the Jessie’s Girl singer was at USC where he attended The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The rocker’s arrest gives great attention to the persisting problems in the United States of driving while intoxicated.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in 2009 alone. There are steps that people can take to avoid a dangerous situation that results from drinking and driving such as; assign a designated driver that will not drink when with a group, call a taxi or alternate ride, or take away the keys of a friend that has been drinking.

Rick Springfield Arrested for DUI, People Magazine Online, May 2, 2011

Cops Nab Rick Springfield for DUI, USA Today Online, May 2, 2011

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